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Registering to be an organ donor is a simple step that can lead to big impact! However, in the Upper Midwest only about half of men are currently registered, even though men make up 62% of the waiting list. Our new public awareness campaign tackles this issue, giving men a nudge & an easy way to register online. Help us change the statistics and increase the number of registered men today! Learn more at MenAreTheAnswer.org.

At just one year old, Coyle received a kidney transplant that saved his life. He's about to head into kindergarten this fall and will have a new claim to fame! Check out Coyle's transplant journey on our blog. https://lnkd.in/g3nNvGHx

Please join us in welcoming Wendy and Alice who joined the team this month! Left to right: Wendy Nielson - Donor Services Coordinator Alice Staufiger - Organ Services Administrator

This year, we're honored to share that 322 new names were engraved on our Memorial Wall along with one garden bench to honor those who selflessly saved and healed lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. This is triple the inscriptions that were added last year! The Healing Garden is a welcoming space to honor those who have given the gift of life. It is accessible 24/7 at our Minneapolis headquarters, and you are welcome to visit at a time that is convenient for you. The memorial wall is also available digitally on our website with interactive images of each panel. If you submitted your loved one’s name to be inscribed on the LifeSource Memorial Wall, you can now view their engraving by clicking their name here: https://lnkd.in/dDGzCY6a Donor families whose loved one’s names were included in this year's engraving received an invitation to attend an unveiling ceremony to be held in the Healing Garden in early August.

The LifeSource Golf Classic is officially less than two months away! Strike while the iron's hot, and register today. Check out all ways you can get involved: 1️⃣ You don’t want to feel like you’re stuck in the rough. Register your twosome or foursome’s spot before all team slots are filled. 2️⃣ Add to the excitement! Support your favorite restaurant or winery, and contribute to the silent auction. 3️⃣ Honor an organ donor or transplant recipient through the Traveling Tribute Garden. Sign requests due by July 31. 4️⃣ Not a golfer? Join us for the dinner program! Register here: https://onecau.se/lsgc2024 For more details: https://lnkd.in/dyrKyWq

In honor of #WorldEmojiDay help us celebrate by dropping an emoji(s) in the comments to describe your connection to organ, eye and tissue donation! Answer with all that apply to you. You never know what connections others may have - so let's find out and get inspired! 🏆 Registered donor ❤️ Heart recipient 💚 Liver recipient 🧡 Kidney recipient 💜 Lung recipient 💛 Pancreas recipient 💗 Small intestine recipient 💙 Tissue recipient 👁 Cornea recipient 🌹 Donor family 🥇 Caregiver 🎉 Friend is a recipient 💝 Friend was a donor 💔 Loved one/friend/family member died while waiting 🦋 Family member is a recipient ⏰ Currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant 💪🏼 Living donor ⭐️ Donation and transplant professional 🩺 Healthcare provider ♻️ Believer

In June, Nichole Salaam, Director of Equity and Engagement at LifeSource, attended a North Minneapolis event that focused on improving health outcomes within the African American community. She had the opportunity to share information about donation and engage in conversations with community members. Thank you to everyone involved for letting us be a part of this meaningful work! Check out more about the event in this great article by MinnPost https://bit.ly/3Y5Osjo MinnPost photo by Deanna Pistono

This Friday kicks off the Transplant Games of America, happening July 5 – 10! We’re thrilled to share the official Team MN-DAK roster. Join us in wishing them all luck in the comments!    The 2024 Transplant Games will bring together thousands of transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, caregivers, individuals on the waiting list, donation and transplant professionals, supporters, volunteers, and spectators for a truly unique and inspiring week.    Follow along all week and check out our Stories for all happenings from the Games. We’re grateful to our sponsors who are supporting Team MN-DAK this upcoming week: Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, Gift of Life Transplant House, Lions Gift of Sight and Katie McKee & Matthew Webster.

Happy Pride! Show your pride and share the love with others in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond! No matter who you are or where you’re from, everyone has the power to save and heal lives through organ donation.

❗ Deadline Approaching❗Our limited-edition LifeSource apparel store closes TODAY Friday, June 28: www.life-source.org/store The LifeSource Pop-Up Store only happens a few times a year. Don't miss out on our exclusive wardrobe must-haves, featuring our new logo.